Silver Marlin

Silver Marlin
Class overview
Builders: Elbit Systems
Operators:
In service: 2006–present[2]
General characteristics
Type: Rigid hull inflatable boat
Tonnage: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
Length: 10.67 m (35.0 ft)
Speed: 45 kt
Range: 500 NM
Capacity: 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload
Sensors and
processing systems:
electro-optical, obstacle avoidance sensors
Armament: 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station

Silver Marlin is an Israeli unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for maritime patrol missions.[3] It is equipped with a 7.62mm remote-controlled stabilized weapon station as well as observation and satellite communication systems. It has an endurance of 24–36 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance, force protection/anti-terror, anti-surface & anti-mine warfare, search & rescue, port & waterway patrol, battle damage assessment, pollution detection & treatment as well as electronic warfare.[4]

The Silver Marlin is 10.67 m (35.0 ft) long and 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) weight, and it has 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) payload capacity, and is powered by two 315 hp diesel engines.[5][6]

References

  1. "Elbit Systems of America Presents at Border Management and Technology Event". Wireless News via HighBeam Research.
  2. "Silver Marlin USV". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  3. "Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Elbit Systems. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  4. "Elbit Systems Introduces Silver Marlin Unmanned Surface Vehicle". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  5. "Silver Marlin - Autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV)". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  6. "Elbit Systems unveils unmanned patrol boat: The Silver Marlin is 10.6 m long, has a maximum speed of 81 kmh, and has a range of 500 km". Globes via HighBeam Research.

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